Your application does not guarantee that you will be chosen for a GEER or Workforce Scholarship. This application does not constitute a legal contract. Other information may be required to determine eligibility. This application is subject to revision. Eligibility and requirements are subject to change without notice. Applicants will not be notified of any changes in the application or the application process. It is each applicant’s responsibility to make sure that they have a current and up-to-date application.
Background for Workforce Resilience Grant Program (GEER II):
Under the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund (GEER Fund), the U.S. Department of Education
awards grants to Governors to provide local educational agencies (LEAs), institutions of higher education
(IHEs), and other education-related entities with emergency assistance due to COVID-19. Under the
“Certification and Agreement for Funding under the Education Stabilization Fund Program Governor’s
Emergency Education Relief Fund” (CFDA Numbers: 84.425C), the Governor of NC established the
Workforce Resilience Grant for eligible NC Community College students.
Eligibility Criteria:
At a minimum, eligible students applying for this scholarship must:
• Be able to attest they are a resident of North Carolina, employed in North Carolina, or intend to be
employed in North Carolina.
• Be enrolling in Workforce Continuing Education (WCE) pathways/courses leading to an NC
Workforce Credential identified as either Essential or Career level
For Short‐Term Workforce Development (STWD) students:
At a minimum, eligible students applying for this grant must be:
1) A resident of North Carolina as outlined in G.S. 116‐143.1 and following the coordinated
and centralized residency determination process administered by the State Education
Assistance Authority known as NC Residency Determination Service (RDS).
2) A Student enrolling in Workforce Continuing Education (WCE) pathways/course(s)
leading to an N.C. Workforce Credential identified as either Essential or Career Level.
These pathways may consist of a single WCE course or a series of courses. The list of
eligible credentials is available at https://nccareers.org/credentials.
Residency Determination:
Before submitting this application, you must complete residency determination via
https://ncresidency.cfnc.org/residencyInfo/ and be determined to be a resident of
North Carolina. Upon completing this step, you will be provided a Residency
Certification Number (“RCN”)
Application Attestation:
I have read and understand the requirements for assistance. I attest that the information
provided on this form is complete and correct to the best of my knowledge.
*Applicant’s Ethnic Group: Ethnic identification is required by the Office of Civil Rights of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare to assure compliance with the Civil Rights Act. Ethnic origin is not a factor in consideration for scholarship awards; all applicants are considered without reference to creed or race.
If you are experiencing technical issues submitting your application, please call (704) 330-2722 x3644